COVID-19 RELATED DEATHS REPORTED IN BUTLER AND STODDARD COUNTIES
COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Butler and Stoddard Counties on Monday.
Butler County confirmed its first death caused by the coronavirus, a resident from the Oakdale Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, who had previously tested positive for the virus. The patient was admitted to a hospital on June 21st, and remained under care until they passed away on Sunday.
In Stoddard County, the 9th death caused by the coronavirus was confirmed on Monday, and County officials are urging residents to keep the importance of social distancing in mind. They also recommend not coming into contact with large crowds or public gatherings, and to practice good hygiene.
No personal information about either patients will be released at this time.
DRIVER INJURED FOLLOWING VEHICLE CRASH IN DUNKLIN COUNTY
A driver was injured after his vehicle crashed in Dunklin County on Monday.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle was traveling west bound down Route DD, northwest of Campbell, where it struck a bridge rail and ran off the right side of the roadway.
The elderly driver suffered moderate injuries from the crash, and was transported to a hospital in Stoddard County for treatment.
POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking residents to assist in identifying suspects in a theft investigation.
According to the Department, two suspects were caught on video surveillance when the theft took place. Pictures of the two are available on the Poplar Bluff Police Department’s Facebook Page.
If you know the identity of either suspects, you are asked to contact Patrolman Trout by calling 573-785-5776 Ext 1370.
DROWNING VICTIM FOUND IN DUNKLIN COUNTY IDENTIFIED
Updating a story we brought to you yesterday, the drowning victim reported in Dunklin County has been identified.
According to officials with the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol, authorities responded to a call about an incident at the St. Francis River, where they found two females holding on to tree branches at the east side of the river.
There were also two men sitting on the west side of the river, and they were rescued by authorities along with the two women.
Reports state that three male family members were attempting to cross the river before they were caught by the current in an area of deep water. The three were swept downstream, while one of the men was submerged by the current, and could not resurface.
The man was identified as 22 year old Roger Luttrell, of Kennett, whose body was later located at County Road 228, near Campbell. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
ADDITIONAL CASE OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN NEW MADRID COUNTY; MISSOURI TOTAL OVER 21,000
A new case of the coronavirus was reported in New Madrid County, while Missouri’s total cases have continued to increase.
According to the New Madrid County Health Department, the new case has risen the County’s total to 42, and the patient has been put under quarantine. The department will be working with the CDC to contact anyone who may have been exposed to the virus while the patient was active.
In Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, there are now a total of 21,043 confirmed cases of the virus, and 998 deaths in the state have been directly linked to the disease.
If you are showing any symptoms of the virus, such as shortness of breath, fever, or persistent coughing, you are advised to contact your primary healthcare provider before visiting any hospital or emergency room.
ROAD SCHEDULED TO CLOSE IN BUTLER COUNTY DURING REPAIRS
A roadway in Butler County will be closed next week while undergoing repairs.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation - southbound Route 67, starting north of Route 160, will be closed while undergoing various repair work, including pavement repairs. Motorists should look for lane reductions with a 20-foot width restriction.
The work is scheduled to begin on July 6th, and continue through July 10th, from 7 am to 6 pm each day.
